EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken Expansion Now Live

EverQuest reached an epic new milestone today with the release of its 20th expansion, Call of the Forsaken. The expansion adds new storyline, new zones, improvements to the mercenary system, and special in-game item rewards. The expansion also brings the opening of the Ethernere, a portal where numerous realities meet. Players will have to trek to West Karana to meet the powerful dragon, Lady Lendiniara. The Ethernere has also appeared in EverQuest II, so who knows what the future holds for Norrath?

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken is now available in Standard Edition ($39.99) and CollectorÂs Edition ($89.99) form. Be sure to keep your eyes glued to EQHammer for all the latest news and features for the EverQuest franchise

EVERQUESTÂ®: CALL OF THE FORSAKENÂEXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE

SAN DIEGO - Oct. 8, 2013 - Â Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today launched EverQuestÂ®: Call of the ForsakenÂ, the unprecedented 20th expansion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), including an all-new featured storyline, new zones to explore, significant enhancements to the game's mercenary system, and special in-game items and rewards.

"The launch of EverQuest's 20th expansion is a testament to the dedication of all of the talented people, developers and members of our awesome community, who have contributed to the game over the years," said Thom Terrazas, Senior Producer, EverQuest. "As we approach the 15th anniversary of EverQuest in 2014, the influence of the franchise is unparalleled in the MMO genre. This latest expansion demonstrates our continued commitment to bring the highest quality content to one of the most dedicated player communities in the industry."

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken takes players across the once peaceful plains of West Karana where they must encounter the powerful dragon, Lady Lendiniara. With the region rent asunder and the Ethernere exposed, countless realities collide and instability runs rampant, transforming the local wildlife and drawing mysterious new creatures to the land. Familiar faces, including iconic characters thought to be lost in time, will reemerge and fight alongside Qeynos military allies to restore peace to the region and send Lady Lendiniara back to her own dimension.

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken content and features include:

Mercenary Alternate Advancements (AAs)Â - A specialized line of AAs that will enable players to customize the skills of mercenaries and make them even more powerful.

Mercenary GearÂ - The ability for players to manage mercenary equipment and provide them with powerful weapons and armor.

Heroic AdventuresÂ - Mission-style content offers a unique experience each time players adventure through them, including a chance at new loot, rares and currency you can collect and spend at special merchants!

New Zones - All new zones, including West Karana, Neriak 4th Gate, Bixie Warfront, and the Deadhills.

EverQuest: Call of the Forsaken is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the content descriptors for suggestive themes and the use of alcohol and violence. Call of the Forsaken is available for $39.99 USD. The Collector's Edition, which includes several in-game bonus items, is available for $89.99 USD.

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